Monday, June 6, 2016

NEW PROJECTS, NEW BOOKS and A 'SURPRISE' SOMETHING 'NEW'!

So it seems I have my mojo back! This past week has been all about NEW things on the work front. I have had a couple of great meetings about a new and exciting project that I have underway - something brand new that I have never tried my hand at before, so I am looking forward to revealing a bit more once the project is complete.On the book front, I finally got my first look at a printed copy of one of my NEW and "Top Secret" books. I know this is a HUGE teaser, but I can't share too much just yet.

I CAN tell you that it's bigger (longer!) than my Ella Diaries books. (It was a massive undertaking and HEAPS of work, but I LOVED it!)

That's Ella Diaries on the top, and my new book underneath!

I CAN also tell you that it's a wonderful and VERY funny story that was just a delight to illustrate. I CAN tell you that I was very excited to work with this particular Author!I CAN tell you that it's for an older audience, and that we already have an international contract for it, despite it only just hitting the printers!I CAN also tell you that I am already working on the follow up book to this title! I sense exciting times ahead for this one! It's currently due for release in September this year, so I will look forward to sharing more about it when I can.I was also excited to get my copies of the latest Ella and Olivia books in the mail!

This series has been a wonderful success and I am working on book number 18 in the series at the moment! I have also signed contracts for lots more Ella and Olivia books later in the year.Of course, I also have more Ella Diaries books in the wings and have just signed more contracts for new books in this series too!That's all I have time for today, but I have lots more to share - including a Brand New full colour Picture Book that I am currently working on, more books in the Little Learners series, and even a few sewing projects that I have started in my 'spare' time!

Oh, and it wouldn't be a complete blog post from me without some farm news, so this time I wanted to introduce the latest addition to the farm.

Meet little Marley! Isn't she the sweetest? We have only had her for a few days so we are still settling into life with a puppy in the house, but we LOVE her! I have to try not to bombard you with too many pictures of her!Anyway, have a great week and stay tuned for more news soon.